Food and Drink
Spirit of the Week: Aviation Gin
Partially owned by Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, Aviation Gin has announced its biggest partnership to date with Virgin Atlantic. Announced via a short film starring Reynolds and Sir Richard Branson, the innovative American spirit will now be served in Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses, while customers will have the opportunity to sample the award-winning gin on board Virgin Atlantic Flights. Speaking on the partnership, Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group Founder, said: “I’m delighted Virgin Atlantic is working with Ryan and his team...
Fishermen will have to move from Hastings to Grimsby because of climate change
Historic south coast fishing spots seen lower levels of fish because rising sea temperatures over 30 years have led them to move into the cooler north sea.
Tesco has been slammed for selling kiwis in a plastic wrapper – containing a plastic SPOON
The TV presenter, 48, throws her weight behind the anti-plastic movement
Beer of the Week: Goose Island Goose Midway Session IPA
Established in Chicago 1988, Goose Island Beer Company will open their first European Brewpub later this month. Opening on Wednesday 21st November, the brewpub will occupy a site on Shoreditch High Street, serving a wide rang of Goose Island beers (including some previously unavailable in the UK: ‘Old Man Grumpy’, ‘Fog Bowl’, ‘Next Coast’, ‘Bourbon County Stout’), as well as hosting regular live music events. Alongside the beer, a Chicago-inspired food menu will feature pizzas, subs and classic American dishes...
Only natural tea that contains no caffeine found growing in China…could soon be on sale here
It means the nation’s massive army of tea drinkers will be able to drink gallons of the stuff - without putting themselves at risk of a heart attack or a stroke
Wine of the Week: De Bortoli Black Noble 10 years old
"What a wonderful way to wind up a winter dinner”, Ian MacTavish of This Magnificent Life mused over a glass of De Bortoli Black Noble 10 years old. And as this week’s featured wine, we tend to agree. With a deep amber hue and aromas of pecan pie this is a fabulous desert wine to get you prepped for American Thanks Giving and as well as the business end of the autumn season. The fortified botrytis Semillon is aged in...
Restaurant Review: Frenchie, Covent Garden
Covent Garden – an area which, while being home to one of my favourite pubs in London (if you haven’t been to The Porterhouse and you’re a beer-lover like me, you’re missing out), doesn’t have pride of place when thinking of interesting places to eat. Sure, the area is littered with one restaurant after the other, but it doesn’t necessarily conjure particularly special ideals. It’s, therefore, with a heavy heart I arrive at Frenchie. Situated on Henrietta Street, just opposite...
World’s first caviar infused vodka to be unveiled at London’s Devonshire Club
The Devonshire Club will host a vodka and caviar tasting on Wednesday 14th November to celebrate the world's first naturally infused caviar vodka. L’Orbe has been developed in collaboration with Michelin-starred chefs and visionary mixologists, and offers the unique fusion of a delicate food ingredient and a fine spirit. Their first expression recipe brings caviar from Gironde and Swedish vodka together in one bottle. You can enjoy a rare opportunity to preview the luxury spirit at a one-off evening of cocktails...
Eating a handful of nuts a day can prevent middle age spread
Snacking on walnuts, peanuts, pecans or any other variety stave off obesity-related conditions like heart disease and diabetes too, say scientists.